2011 GMC Yukon vs. 2011 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2011 GMC Yukon and 2011 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (320 HP) has 103 more horse power than 2011 Volvo S80. (217 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2011 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Yukon weights approximately 795 kg more than 2011 Volvo S80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volvo S80 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 GMC Yukon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volvo S80 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo S80. (440 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 GMC Yukon | 2011 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | GMC | Volvo |
| Model | Yukon | S80 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 217 HP |
| Torque | 454 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2554 kg | 1759 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5131 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2007 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1953 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 67 L |
